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RO59 NCC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,590 mi
Last recorded57,590 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 NCC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 57,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective may require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam vert rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam vert rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,020 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,149 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 45,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,883 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,335 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 25,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 21,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,172 miles

slight perishing in both rear and nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2014 17,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight perishing in both rear & nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 10,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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RO59 NCC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO59 NCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO59 NCC registered?

RO59 NCC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RO59 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 NCC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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